Sous Chef

Description: WORK in PARADISE: Ranked #5 of the Best Hotels & Resorts in Florida and the only Naples Resort in the Top 20. LaPlaya Beach Resort & Club, located directly on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico, offers excellent career opportunities to caring hospitality professionals who provide the finest services in Naples. The JOB: Our award-winning Naples restaurant seeks a Sous Chef that has an outgoing personality, wanting to elevate the dining experience while having fun and creating memories. The Sous Chef also assists with menu planning, inventory and management of supplies. Requirements: We are interested in learning more about your experience, and invite you to apply today if you have the following: * 5+ years' experience in a high-volume luxury hotel, resort or banquet operation with a focus on fine dining * Completion of a technical culinary education or apprenticeship program; Certificate in Culinary Arts preferred * Food service permit or valid health/food * Experience with various cooking methods and procedures * Familiar with industry best practices What the job entails: * Leads team by example alongside the Executive Sous Chef to deliver effective and efficient dining experiences by overseeing the BOH operations as a whole * Manage daily operations of culinary outlets * Oversee Kitchen team members and direct food preparation culinary outlets * Assign specific tasks and responsibilities to team members and prepare staff roster * Meet with Executive Chef to review schedules based on anticipated business levels and changes * Review daily specials with team members * Maintain kitchen equipment, such as ovens, freezers, grills, food processers, etc. to ensure they are in good working order * Monitor the physical inventory of kitchen equipment, supplies and food items * Perform quality control by inspecting plates before guests receive them, ensuring the quality of the dish are up to standards * Order items as necessary and generate purchase orders * Develop new menu items and create recipes * Incorporate new or different cooking methods and adapt dishes * Research recipes to inspire new dishes * Establish professional relationships with the team and provide educational opportunities to teach and develop skills and on other areas of the business * Maintain good working relationships with key suppliers Our CULTURE: The passion of our people is our greatest asset. LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort is a part of Noble House Hotels and Resorts offering a collection of luxury hotels and resorts. As we provide our guests and members with exceptional service and most memorable experiences, we look for team members who share our core values of Caring, Integrity and Respect. Unique Hotels attract Unique People. If you are passionate about being your best self, doing the right thing, bringing your natural smile and having fun, then we hope you become a member of our LaPlaya Family. LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort is deeply committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness: LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort encourages individuals of all ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds to apply for this position. We are committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization, as we want to engage all those who can contribute to this effort. LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. The OFFER : In return, you are rewarded with a competitive compensation package including medical/dental/vision/LTD/STD and life insurance benefits, PTO, 401k, complimentary meals, Resort discounts, flexible scheduling, company provided training and certifications, tuition reimbursement and much more. Come and be a part of the excitement and spend every day in sunny paradise! PI64aa865e990b-29400-36006221